(a) Both 23 and 19 are odd numbers, and Odd × Odd = Odd.
So, the parity of the number of small squares is odd.
(b) Both 62 and 26 are evfen numbers, and Even × Even = Even.
So, the parity of the number of small squares is even.
(c) 124 is even, 271 is odd, and Even × Odd = Even.
So, the parity of the number of small squares is even.